Re: [Elecraft] K2 MDS numbers off

2011-01-06 Thread DL2FI. Peter
Peter, DL2FI -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] Im Auftrag von Brian - N5BCN Gesendet: Donnerstag, 6. Januar 2011 02:11 An: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Betreff: [Elecraft] K2 MDS numbers off Hi all, I attempted

Re: [Elecraft] K2 MDS numbers off

2011-01-06 Thread Brian - N5BCN
Peter, Thanks for the suggestion: T7 checked out ok with proper orientation and proper number of turns. Another post mentioned checking RFC11, so I'm checking that next. Does anyone have a suggestion about a simple test oscillator/rf signal generator kit to purchase to perform the signal

Re: [Elecraft] K2 MDS numbers off

2011-01-06 Thread Brian - N5BCN
Many people have suggested using the XG2 as a signal source for signal tracing. My understanding from reading a previous post was that the 50 uV output of the XG2 was too low to perform signal tracing on the receiver circuitry (however, it's adequate for the transmitter circuitry). I'd love to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 MDS numbers off

2011-01-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Brian, The XG2 will not work for that purpose at all, the signal level is too small, and the noise pickup on a 'scope probe will likely be larger than the signal. The generator shown in the K2 manual is dirt simple, and does not have to be carefully assembled. I built one Manhatten style

[Elecraft] K2 MDS numbers off

2011-01-05 Thread Brian - N5BCN
Hi all, I attempted to calculate my K2's (S/N 6800) receiver sensitivity using an XG2, but I'm getting numbers way off from what are listed in the XG2 instruction sheet. Using a Fluke 117 multimeter, I'm measuring S+N = 0.132 Vrms and N = 0.034 Vrms, which I calculate MDS = -119 dBm. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K2 MDS numbers off

2011-01-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Brian, Your K2 seems to be somewhat deaf based on your MDS measurements. I would recommend that you do the steps in the K2 manual under Receiver Signal Tracing to identify the failing stage. Once the failure point is identified, we can offer additional assistance. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/5/2011